Can you believe that two years ago today, I started my journey to natural hair? Whooza! How time flies? I did spend most of that time transitioning but I'm all natural now, so It's all good.

I had to share the image below because its a true reflection of my hair journey. And i'm sure you can all relate.

In April this year I finally did a mini chop (cutting the relaxed ends off) after transitioning for a total of 18 months. God only knows how I went for so long, because dealing with two textures wasn't easy. It became even more frustrating as time went on, so I knew it was time to let go and fully embrace my natural hair.

Like many long term transitioners, I was apprehensive about cutting the relaxed ends off. How was I going to deal with losing length? Will I be able to create my favourite styles? Will I even like my own texture?

I'll keep it real with you, it was a bit of a struggle working with shorter hair after the mini chop. My twist outs didn't sit as nicely as they used to, my up-do's didn't look as fabulous, my hair lacked shine and my curls weren't as defined as i'd hoped them to be. BUT I was all natural and this is what god had blessed me with.

I spent the follow months getting used to my texture, experimenting with different products, adjusting my daily regime and learning to except my hair for what it was...Beautiful.

I've put together a gallery of hair photos taken over the two years. Hopefully this will encourage, inspire and help someone on their journey to natural hair.

Box Braids / Sept - Dec '12

Afro / Jan '13

Regrowth / March '13

Keratin Treatment / March '13

Bantu Twist Out / April '13

Updo / May '13

Bantu Twist Out / Sept '13

Bantu Twist Out / Oct '13

Regrowth / Nov '13

Regrowth / Jan '14

Twist Out / March '14

High Bun / April '14

Afro / April '14

Updo / April '14

Twist Out / April '14

High Puff / April '14

Updo / May '14

Mini Chop / May '14

High Puff / May '14

Updo / May '14

Updo / June '14

Afro / July '14

Mohawk / July '14

Box Braids / July '14

Afro / August '14

High Puff with Colour / Sept '14

How did you find your journey to natural hair? If you're transitioning, how is your journey going? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments box below.